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Texas Interior Construction begins publication of its first employee newsletter with this issue of Insights, a bi-monthly periodical aimed at TIC employees.
With a continuing emphasis on its people, TIC hopes to bring employees closer together as a company and recognize their achievements on the job. Through Insights, employees can leam more about the people who comprise the company and che jobs they perform.
In addition to employee news and features, Insights will provide information on current tapies affecting che company and the construction industry itself, as well as general items of interese to employees in the primary TIC markets - Austin, San Antonio and Dallas.
According to JoelHouser, TIC general manager in Dallas, "We are real excited about the newsletter. We have experienced
tremendous growth during the past few years. We feel that with this growth comes a greater need to communicate to our increasing numbers of employees, both in the office and in the field."
TIC Austin and San Antonio's managers CarlWitherspoon and FrankSciullo agree, "Employees are our greatest assets. The more informed they are about each other and the company, the more productive they are. Plus, it's good for all of us to know more about the people who are helping make TIC a success," claim Car! and Frank.
A majar portion of the newsletter will also be devoted to projects, both those underway and majar ones upcoming. "The main thing we want is for our people to feel a part of what is going on within the organization. That means talking about the people and the projects they are on," continues Joel.
As with this inicial issue,
copies of Insights will be mailed to employees' homes every other month. Additional copies will be available at each branch office.
Employees are urged to suggest ideas for articles or submit other information of interest to their supervisor.
Projectmanager$100richer afternewslettercontest
GlennMcBride, a TIC project manager in Dallas, has been named the winner of the recent contest held by the company to name its newsletter.
The winning entry, "lnsights," was selected from nearly 100 names submitted by TIC employees earlier this year. The prize, a $100 check, was presented to Glenn by TIC general manager JoelHouser.
Glenn has been with CDI for the past three years, beginning his employment as a warehouse-
man. Presently, he serves as project manager over three projects - Sterling Plaza, Collonades and University Center. Glenn and his wife, Anna, reside in l.ewisville, a Dallas suburb. The newsletter contest was judged by a four-member panel who reviewed all of the submitted names.
TIC and lnsights extends their appreciation to all employees who participated in the contest. And, congratulations, Glenn!
TIC is nearing completion of a Dallas landmark, the 70-story Interfirst Plaza office building. Rising 921 feet above the ground, the downtown building will be Dallas' tallest building when completed early next year. The glass and granite structure will serve as banking facilities and offices for Interfirst Bank Dallas, who along with Bramalea (Texas) Inc., and PIC Realty, are developing the project.
For TIC, the job includes the drywall core, finishing, paint and vinyl wallcoverings, window wall insulation, fireproofing and acoustical ceilings. At last count, 130 TIC craftsmen were
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TIC craftsmen in Austin have been busy on leasework while the company's backlog of work continues to grow.
Recently completed is the Space Center, a one-story tenant buildout for Interior Concepts. Under the supervision of Chuck Kusik, the job entailed the drywall, acoustical ceilings, finishing, paint and millwork. Approximately 12 craftsmen manned the project.
Farther north, in Waco, TIC wrapped up a Human Resources project for B.C. Gill. The job included 27,000 square feet of acoustical ceilings and 4,000 lineal feet of partitions. The TIC scope of work also included paint and millwork.
Completed in late August was the Human Resource project which required the efforts of approximately 12 craftsmen. Ali of its partitions were pre-wrapped vinyl panels.
One of the bright spots at TIC has been the company's millshop which fabricates wood and laminate coffee bars, cabinets and other miscellaneous items for tenants. Their fabrication and installation are handled by David Sundeen and Paul Kinsella. The millshop provides a valuable service by giving TIC almost total interior capabilities.
While TIC crews have been busy in the field, the company's
sales force has put together an impressive backlog of work for the coming months.
Included are such jobs as Walnut Creek, a two-story core (already underway); Austin Federal Credit Union, another two-story core; Research Blvd., a three-story core; Lake Austin, another three-story; North Point, an office building for Harvey/Monarch; Arboretum, a nine and six-story office complex; H.B. Houston, a four-story
office building; plus severa! more one and two story projects.
According to TIC Manager, Carl Witherspoon, the outlook for construction in Austin•is extremely bright. "Things are wide open right now. We're in a growth situation with new buildings going up everywhere.
"At TIC, our biggest challenge is going to be our ability to keep pace with Austin's growth. We have a good base of craftsmen to build on and we will be looking
manning the job.
In addition to its imposing height, Interfirst will display an unusual street-level plaza complete with an expanse of overhead trellis and glass canopy housing archades, shops, restaurants bars and boutiques. The plaza will reflect the flavor of a traditional public square.
Another unique feature of the building is the absence of loadbearing columns around its perimeter. With Interfirst's design, the columns have been relocated into the interior of the building giving it a completely unobstructed view from side to side and top to bottom from the to add to this in the next severa! weeks. Things really look good from our standpoint," says Car!.
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Insights is published bimonthly by Texas Interior Construction, lnc. for employees, clients and friends of the company. Please send any comments or news contributions to Insights, P.O. Box 10970, F-13, Houston, Texas 77292.
A photographwith the modelofInterfirstPlazasuperimposedshowsthe70-story addition to the Dallasskyline. TIC ishandlingtheinterior core bu.ildoutontheproject.
